GWS – Meet the Team

Chris Crolla,
Manager

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

I had a lot of career change of hearts when I was a kid. When I was really, really young I wanted to be a priest. Then a fireman. Then an astronaut before finally landing on a Formula 1 driver – I’m still dreaming of that one.

What’s the favourite part of your role at Ambition/AccountAbility?

Overcoming different challenges on a daily basis and meeting new people. Very rarely are two days the same.

What’s the best advice anyone has ever given to you?

Never be the first person at the bar.

Tell us something not many people know about you?

I won a local “Bonnie Baby” competition when I was 1 year old. It was the beginning and end of my modelling career.

If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you’d buy?

Buy some land then design and build a luxury mansion which would have everything from tennis courts, a five aside soccer field, a pitch and putt golf course to an indoor cinema. Oh and my own personal chef!

Michael Furey,
Consultant, Finance – Commerce & Industry

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

A lawyer, I liked talking and most importantly winning a debate.

What’s the favourite part of your role at Ambition/AccountAbility?

The opportunities that are offered across the business. With the right amount of personal effort there is a lot to be achieved with Ambition.

What’s the best advice anyone has ever given to you?

You’re not going to live forever – spend as much time as you can being happy, it’s much more fun!

Tell us something not many people know about you?

I represented Australia at the Youth Olympics in 2007 for tenpin bowling and won a bronze medal. Also, I’m part Aboriginal.

If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you’d buy?

Having not travelled all that much in my life it would have to be a world trip seeing as much as I could whilst my brand new house was being built back at home.

Marcela Valle,
Candidate Resourcer

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

The first career I wanted to pursue when growing up, was as a veterinarian. I love animals. However, I soon realised that I wouldn’t be able to cope with looking after all the sick pets! I also looked into the possibility of becoming a lawyer, but at University I graduated with a Marketing degree and now work in recruitment!

What’s the favourite part of your role at Ambition/AccountAbility?

I genuinely enjoy talking to candidates.

What’s the best advice anyone has ever given to you?

“Don’t ever drink with the Polish!”

Tell us something not many people know about you?

I’m addicted to Popcorn!

If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you’d buy?

A round-the-world travel ticket.

Alicia Naidu,
Talent Acquisition Consultant

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

I wanted to be a Veterinarian, Entrepreneur, or Archaeologist.

What’s the favourite part of your role at Ambition/AccountAbility?

Throughout the day I speak to many candidates, the best moment is when I pick up the phone and find myself speaking to the most inspirational candidate who manages to put life into perspective.

What’s the best advice anyone has ever given to you?

Keep calm have a cup of tea.

Tell us something not many people know about you?

I named my son Zion, after listening to Boney M. “Rivers of Babylon”.

If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you’d buy?

Second hand Maserati Gran Turismo for me and for society I would contribute by developing a centre to rehabilitate troubled youths in GWS.